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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
78
Overall
63
Nikon 1 J5 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J5
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 231g - 98 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon 1 J4
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon 1 J5 versus Samsung TL240, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 1 J5 (21MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the 1 J5 (1") and TL240 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The 1 J5 was released 5 years later than the TL240 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1 J5 scores versus the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J5 over the Samsung TL240

 1 J5 TL240 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2010More recent by 64 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Nikon 1 J5

 TL240 1 J5 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung TL240

 1 J5 TL240 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 J5 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL240 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Nikon 1 J5 versus Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 J5 compared to the TL240.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J5 and TL240 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 J5 and TL240.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 J5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon 1 J5 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer 1 J5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J5
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Street photography advice
Samsung TL240 Street photography advice
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (231g)
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL240 Sports photography advice
64
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Travel photography information
Samsung TL240 Travel photography information
80
lighter than average in class (231g)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
60
supports touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 J5 Vlogging features
Samsung TL240 Vlogging features
75
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (231 grams)
lack of image stabilization
no microphone jack
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Nikon 1 J5 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J5 and Samsung TL240
 Nikon 1 J5Samsung TL240
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon 1 J5 Samsung TL240
Alternative name - ST5000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2015-04-03 2010-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5A -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5568 x 3712 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 12800 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 171 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (120p/60p/30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 60 x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 479 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL24 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $497 $171